Month guide · Auckland · New Zealand
Auckland in February
What February is really like in Auckland: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Techno246, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Auckland. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13.5 hours of daylight. Usually the warmest, most settled month and the best for swimming, once school holidays have ended.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 21°C (70°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the warmest month in Auckland: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 20°C (68°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 28 days. Compared with January (24°C (75°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 20:18
- Daylight
- About 13.5 hours
- Sea
- 21°C (70°F)
Autumn (March–May). Often the most settled weather of the year in March and April, with warm seas and quieter islands; cooler and wetter by May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Waitangi Day — national day, with events around the city (6 February)
- Auckland Lantern Festival (around Lunar New Year, usually February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Epsom
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill and Cornwall Park
Maungakiekie was one of the largest Māori pā on the isthmus, and its terraced slopes rise from Cornwall Park, a working farm park where sheep graze among old trees.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- History
- Outdoors
Historic site · Devonport
Devonport and Maungauika / North Head
Bring a torch to explore the tunnels, then walk round to Cheltenham Beach for a swim in summer.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Views
- Kids
- Outdoors
Zoo · Western Springs
Auckland Zoo
The zoo's Te Wao Nui section recreates New Zealand habitats from coast to alpine, with kiwi in a nocturnal house, tuatara and native birds, while other zones hold elephants, giraffes and orangutans.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Eastern Bays
Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay
Hire a bike in the city or use a share scheme and ride the flat route out to St Heliers for brunch.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Couples
The sea averages 21°C (70°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Auckland.
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 17°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Auckland?
One of the best months to visit Auckland, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and December. Compare every month.
Auckland in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Auckland?
It is one of the best months to visit Auckland. Usually the warmest, most settled month and the best for swimming, once school holidays have ended.
+How warm is Auckland in February?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Auckland in February?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.